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Data engineer salary in Charlotte, NC (Updated 2026)

How much does a Data Engineer make in Charlotte, NC?

Average base salary

$128,251
7%
below national average
Average $128,251
Low $97,071
High $169,447

The average salary for a data engineer is $128,251 per year in Charlotte, NC. 103 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Charlotte, NC

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Lead Data Engineer
Wells Fargo3.6out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$119,000 - $224,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Charlotte, NC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$300,000per year
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DCI Solutions
 
$207,500per year
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USAA
 
$201,215per year
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Dexian
 
$176,800per year
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Nigel Frank International
 
$170,000per year
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The Intersect Group
 
$169,520per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Charlotte, NC

  1. Spring Lake, NC
    $194,384 per year
  2. Wilmington, NC
    $172,650 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $145,903 per year
  4. Raleigh-Durham, NC
    $131,519 per year
  5. Durham, NC
    $130,299 per year

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